Sunday, November 30, 2008

From turkey to snowman

Michelle's Frosty Snowman Hat

My Tommy Turkey Hat

Did you know that a turkey can become a snowman? Well, Michelle Thomas, a member of the hottest new Yahoo Group Knifty Knitter Loom Knitting Group, shows us how. She took my Tommy Turkey pattern and with some creative changes morphed him into a Frosty Snowman hat. I was so impressed that I got Michelle's permission to post the picture along with her changes on my blog. Thanks Michelle for sharing what is sure to be the hit of the season for all the loom knitters. Now, here are Michelle's instructions:

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upggiThank you soooo much for posting these patterns I try to make as many hats as possible in all sizes for the local soup kitchen they will be having their Christmas party soon, and I just brought down 166 hats for them to give as gifts. this will be in their box for next year...... to late for this year...... thanks again

I just started to really get into making hats more and am excited to do the snowman. I'm going to be searching your site even more to see what else I can do since I'm finally learning to do more on the looms. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to try the Christmas Egg!

Just came upon your adorable hats. They are way too cute. Thanks so much for sharing your pattern. I am going to make them for my three little guys ages 2,3,4. They are like having triplets some days. And I am thinking for the shelter for next year. Many blessings, Mama Cat BTW have you ever thought of adding a "follow me" gadget to your blog?

Thanks Mama Cat! I currently have two of my grandchildren ages 3 & 4, so I sort of know what you are talking about. Also, since the Followers gadget is sort of new, I just never noticed it before you mentioned it. It has now been added.

Thank you so much for sharing this patterns they are very nice I already knitted the bells for my chritsmas tree and the wreaths also this hats are very nice I am starting one for my daughter she loves them

The nose is just an I-cord which is made on the spool loom. You can make an I-cord on a regular loom. Isela Phelps has directions for making I-cord on the looms here:http://isela.typepad.com/loomknitting/tutorials.html

If your six-year old has a small head, the 31-peg loom will work; however, I prefer the 36-peg loom for anyone over 3 or 4 years old. It really just depends on the size of the child.

Mary, if you look in the "Materials Needed" list in this blog post you'll see that this pattern was written for either the 31-peg red or 36-peg green Knifty Knitter. However, with a little adjustment, you could make it on just about any round loom.

I am a little confused about the bind off. If I move odd loops to even loops then knit off then my hat will be off my loom so how will I do the e-wrap next? Just need a little help in this spot, Thanks love this hat.

You asked:"If I move odd loops to even loops then knit off then my hat will be off my loom so how will I do the e-wrap next?"

Answer: After moving the loops you will have two loops on every other peg and when you knit off you are knitting two loops together which will leave one loop on every other peg. Finally, E-wrap the pegs with loops on them going behind pegs without loops and then knit off. Finally, thread needle with working yarn and do a gathered bind off.

Love this pattern. I changed the colors to turn frosty into a santa hat. I used a fuzzy style yarn for the bottom rim (beard), peach for face, added a moustache, nose and eyes to the face and pom pom to the top to finish him off. I was well pleased with the way he turned out and found the brim to be challenging and a new stitch for me! Thank you!

I LOVE this pattern. I am new to loom knitting so this was so much fun. It went very fast and I am so pleased with the end product! It is only February, but I am making these for great nieces and nephews for Christmas! Thank you!